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In 1974 was issued white ones and black ones, then we had to blacken and bull the white ones. Others were issued brown ones. No reason except what was in the store at time and sizes. Still have them on my kit issue list (formerly AF 1157) and when i finally demob will hand them in with the trousers, lightweight, shirts, wooly pully, gloves knitted, vests and drawers cellular, green long johns, Parasmock etc

the ring looks the same as the ones used on some british grenades and might be mine related as a safety transit plate removed after placement etc by the arming and camouflaging party in minelaying drills (drill c etc)

Gary

The last time I seen a tin like that was a puncture repair kit (for inflatables) which was a mini version of a biscuit tin and was an MOD supplied item -still issued as part of repair kit for the avon recce boat or would it be a version of the No 2 burner casing (I know they used biscuit tins and sand but similar in size to it etc

I have seen one similar as a safety plate on a mine and also on the nose /head of a shell

and the time they take to get out the door they would all be 10 miles apart, then theres the lack of slipstream, the lack of noise, the excessive drop height oh I could go on......lol no wonder the sceptic tanks won the war single handed hehe (TFIC)

So it's a wait out until Joris prints off the table of rank to post equivalents then we can start saving for the HMVF mess dress and spurs etc.

Gary

I fully concur with all of previous posts and have run Jolley electronic Ign on the jeep with no problem whatsoever (now I've done it - touching wood even more frantically)

Gary

Kings crown so pre 53 and post victorian but maybe RAC font might narrow it down a bit, maybe pre George and backward into Edwardian era

Gary

Give's us Majors a bad name, and harms the good relations carefully built up between owners, suppliers, donators and the MOD etc

Bounder

Gary

Thanks will chase up these leads. SMVG AGM on 29th so will ask there too

gary

Is this sent via some west African country promising to offload millions into your bank account? If so then it is probably genuine lol:cool2:

Gary

I am sure a battery holder from Maplins or similar shops would suffice, I have had some that I use in the lightweight signal lamp

Gary

Looking to store jeep and car transporter trailer etc in Glasgow area, any contacts or help appreciated

Gary

or a good funnel

very good first time here too. if only fitting my tub was as easy as the one in the factory

Great, this answers everything, thanks all

Gary

thanks Tony, had an idea pre 60 would be ok

Gary

Managed to get more info and the guys have C & C1 pre 97 so should be ok up to 7,500Kg

Gary

Thats what I believe also -the guys with ordinary licences have had them well before the date that changed to restrict newer drivers etc

Gary

Hi

We are extending our driver base for the CMP C60L wrecker that we own - although most of us are HGV1 and no problem with licences we were wondering if this vehicle could be driven on an ordinary licence. Although it is in wrecker mode it is not a working vehicle nor commercial etc and insured/taxed as a private historic vehicle etc. I think it is about 3 ton and the long wheelbase version similar to the one pictured

Thanks

Gary

Could be a 37 dated bell or a reg number but 3 years before para regt even thought about lol. someone stuck a post 53 cap badge on it although the pegasus is wrong as the airborne forces one has bellerophon on his back complete with spear

gary

yep current issue, got a store full of em

or even the Kindle edition, though not the same as feeling and holding a good book lol

And a Happy New Year from Bonnie Scotland

Dear All

Before the annual jamming up of networks and information overload in cyberspace let me wish each and all a very Happy New Year when it comes to where ever you are on the planet.

To brighten up the dreary wet nights why not visit the link below and scroll down to spend some time browsing the WW2 Pin Up gals who kept the boys going during the war. Enjoy!

http://www.skylighters.org/photos/pinups.html

and this link even has photo collections with some of them showing equipment and vehicles etc

http://www.skylighters.org/photos/index.html

whilst on the main menu it gives many sub menus to other interesting sites and collections etc

http://www.skylighters.org/mainmenu.html

Gary